…a new approach,” said Interim USFS Chief Vicki Christiansen. “This year Congress has given us new opportunities to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with state leaders mitigate to identify land management priorities that…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…used to finance drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems for rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. USDA notes that Congress has provided a “historic level” of funding…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
The two largest farming groups in the United States called for swift passage of the farm bill by a congressional conference committee. Faced with the lowest farm income in 12…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
…consumers.” He adds that members of Congress from both parties are hearing from Americans that are angry about tariffs while they’re back in their states and districts. “It’s time to…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…other countries to ensure fair and balanced trade.” Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) Congressman Costa has been a leading advocate for ensuring that California agriculture stays competitive in the midst of…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…time for farmers. The overall impact of the trade dispute with China, the uncertain future of NAFTA and the ongoing debate in Congress regarding the 2018 Farm Bill are all…
Chinese Import Tariffs May Climb Higher
…saying they’re asking Congress to provide more support to specialty growers, who they fear won’t necessarily be helped by the tariff relief plan. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…the flexibility we need from the Department of Transportation,” Hilker says. “We have the solution already drafted and introduced in Congress.” He’s talking about the Transporting Livestock Safely Across America…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…and domestic purposes contrary to the prioritization scheme carefully established by Congress.” In light of the concerns raised in the letter, the DOI has made the recommendation for SWRCB to…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…other funding bills later this fall, but President Trump has threatened a government shutdown when the fiscal year ends September 30th if Congress does not pass immigration enforcement, border security…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
…package was not enough, adding Congress should provide “substantive and long-term relief to farmers” as part of the 2018 farm bill. Johnson says congressional inaction “will have very tangible and…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…key to prosperity in the 21st Century, and I’m pleased Congress recognized this need and has provided this critical funding. Broadband e-Connectivity is the next interstate highway system of global…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…mechanisms authorized under the charter act of the Commodity Credit Corporation, which is a government-owned bank used to support or stabilize prices. That means it doesn’t require approval from Congress….
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson…